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Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
28 November 2023
Maintenance works in much loved woodlands start 4 December
Work starts next week on planned maintenance in three much loved woodlands managed by the Council, and will continue well into the new year.
28 November 2023
Tree Lighting Festivities Underway
Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 2) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies kickstarting the festive season
28 November 2023
Open day: Islands Centre for Net Zero
The Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ) is hosting joint open days in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides to engage local communities and businesses.
28 November 2023
Bird keepers urged to be aware of obligations following Avian Flu confirmation
Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu near Finstown.
24 November 2023